Black River Local

The Black River Local school district in Ohio consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. The district's schools generally perform well, with all three earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. The standout performer is the Black River Education Center Middle School, which ranks 212 out of 1,048 Ohio middle schools and boasts impressive test scores, particularly in Science where 87.1% of 8th graders scored proficient or better.

The Black River High School also stands out, ranking 250 out of 867 Ohio high schools and maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.6%. However, the high school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% compared to the middle school's 11.7%, which could be an area for improvement. Across the district, the schools have a predominantly white student population, with the elementary school being the most diverse.

In terms of funding and resources, the Black River Education Center Middle School has the highest per-student spending at $11,953 and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 11.9, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. The district's overall strong performance and the standout middle school indicate a robust educational system, though further analysis may be needed to address potential equity concerns and improve attendance rates at the high school level.